‘The time is now’: limit gatherings to avoid future lockdowns, says Tam, as federal data projects more spikes in cases
Canada’s chief public health officer is urging Canadians to avoid large gatherings to prevent further spikes in new COVID-19 cases and avoid another lockdown, saying federal modelling figures project the number of cases could climb to more than 155,000 within the next 10 days. Speaking to reporters Tuesday afternoon, Dr. Theresa Tam shared data that […]
O’Toole’s big blue tent looks more like the Ford/Trump sideshow
OTTAWA—One of the more interesting questions before Canadians this fall is what kind of a party leader they’ll get in Erin O’Toole. In the midst of COVID-19, people don’t seem to be paying much attention to what the new Conservative head is actually saying. But what is clear so far is that O’Toole is building […]
Leslyn Lewis has ‘earned’ shot at solid blue riding after remarkable leadership run, say party members
Leslyn Lewis’ remarkable ascent within the Conservative Party after her failed leadership bid means she likely has a wide range of ridings to choose from as she pursues a seat in the House, say strategists and party members. But support from local members on the ground will be key in her run. Ms. Lewis, who […]
Not a ‘given’ Ford would campaign for new Conservative leader, O’Toole, says strategist
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s decision not to campaign for Erin O’Toole in the next federal election is a signal to Canadians that it isn’t time for politics, say strategists and pollsters, while one Liberal insider says that support needs to be “earned.” Liberal strategist Tiffany Gooch, a principal consultant with Aurora Strategy Group, said that […]
Intergovernmental relations and the pandemic
The moment Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took to the airwaves and announced the lockdown on March 13, 2020, it was clear that responding to the COVID-19 pandemic would require unprecedented intergovernmental activity. Since then, first ministers’ meetings have been held weekly, via conference calls, which is a remarkable feat in a federation where such meetings […]
No timeline yet for program to temporarily grant permanent residency to refugee claimants at front lines of pandemic: Mendicino
The federal government appears to be finalizing details around the process for temporarily granting permanent residency status to some refugee claimants working on the front lines of the pandemic, members of a House committee heard Wednesday. Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino (Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.), who appeared before the Immigration and Citizenship Committee in Ottawa, said there are “significant […]
Get ready for the politics of misery
OAKVILLE, ONT.—You’re probably aware of the expression, “misery loves company.” But did you know that old adage can actually provide the basis for an entire political ideology? Yup, it’s true. After all, if politicians can’t alleviate the suffering of a population that’s under distress, the next best thing they can do is promise that everyone will at […]
Feds’ proposal for national testing framework may invite pushback from provinces, but experts say standards ‘essential’ as economy reopens
As the federal government eyes the development of a national testing and contact tracing framework, public health experts are welcoming the commitment, saying it is crucial that it be drafted collaboratively, to ease any worries that Ottawa is overstepping its bounds. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) told reporters earlier this week in his daily […]
Trudeau, Tam say Canadians can expect different pace for reopening economy across the country
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians can expect to see jurisdictions enact different measures for controlling the spread of COVID-19, as they grapple with setting the appropriate pace for loosening restrictions in their communities. During his daily briefing with reporters on Wednesday, Mr. Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) sought to assure Canadians that Ottawa and the provinces […]
Feds to eventually share ‘guidelines’ for provinces, territories to begin reopening, says Trudeau
With some provinces looking to gradually reopen their economies as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the federal government is working with jurisdictions to ensure their plans follow agreed-upon “principles,” but Ottawa will not necessarily be vetting those plans, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Speaking to reporters at his daily, morning briefing on April 27, Mr. Trudeau […]
